noun
mescal
Mescal (noun) means a Mexican alcoholic drink distilled from the fermented juice of the agave.
noun
1
A Mexican alcoholic drink distilled from the fermented juice of the agave.
2
The peyote cactus.
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Etymology
From Mexican Spanish mezcal, from Nahuatl or Classical Nahuatl mexcalli (“intoxicating drink made from fermented agave juice”), perhaps from metl (“maguey (agave)”) + ixcalli (“stew”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of mescal?
"mescal" (noun) means a Mexican alcoholic drink distilled from the fermented juice of the agave.
What are the different meanings of mescal?
"mescal" has 2 main meanings: 1. A Mexican alcoholic drink distilled from the fermented juice of the agave; 2. The peyote cactus.